Panaji, Feb 22 (UNI) The Congress on Tuesday welcomed the decision of the Chief Electoral Officer to take action on those influencing ballot voters and seeking a report from returning officers. Goa Congress President Girish Chodankar alleged that the BJP had indulged in election-related corrupt mal-practices and had distributed huge sums of money to the voters in an attempt to influence the voters. The. Congress also wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner in New Delhi to take action as the CEO in Goa was reluctant to initiate any action against such illegalities. In a statement, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee ( GPCC) Media Chairman Amarnath Panajikar said the time period given for ballot votes should be made shorter in future.
